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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency
stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any
seasonal tune-up.
NOTE:
Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or
skills. If unsure about these procedures, take the unit to a Sears
or other qualified service dealer. Call
1-800-4-MY-HOME
for
more information.
NOTE:
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and system may be performed by a Sears or other qualified
service dealer. Call
1-800-4-MY-HOME
for more information.
NOTE:
Please read the California/EPA statement that came with the
unit for a complete listing of terms and coverage for the
emissions control devices, such as the spark arrestor, muffler,
carburetor, etc.
WARNING:
To prevent serious injury, never perform
maintenance or repairs while the unit is running. Always
allow the unit to cool before servicing or repairing the unit.
Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit from
starting accidentally.
FREQUENCY
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Every 10 hours
•
Clean and re-oil the air filter. Refer to
Maintaining the Air Filter
.
After the first
10 hours and
every 25 hours
•
Change the oil. Refer to
Changing the Oil
.
•
Check the rocker arm clearance. Refer to
Checking the Rocker Arm Clearance
.
•
Check the spark plug condition and gap.
Refer to
Maintaining the Spark Plug
.
